---
title: ShapeRange.Apply Method (Word)
keywords: vbawd10.chm162856971
f1_keywords:
- vbawd10.chm162856971
ms.prod: word
api_name:
- Word.ShapeRange.Apply
ms.assetid: 175cbf2a-659c-c4b3-8d43-4c1601241dec
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# ShapeRange.Apply Method (Word)

Applies to the specified shape formatting that has been copied using the  **PickUp** method.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Apply**

 _expression_ Required. A variable that represents a **[ShapeRange](shaperange-object-word.md)** object.


## Remarks

If formatting for the  **ShapeRange** object has not previously been copied using the **PickUp** method, using the **Apply** method generates an error.


## See also


#### Concepts


[ShapeRange Collection Object](shaperange-object-word.md)

